Film Reviews
Kevin L. Lee reports back the latest from SXSW 2021 with Here Before, The Spine of Night, and Broadcast Signal Intrusion!
The 1979 film Stalker is a road movie where characters go deeper into their own minds and what worries the deepest hidden corners of their body and soul.
Musanna Ahmed returns with another report from SXSW with reviews for Alone Together, Lily Topples the World and United States vs. Reality!
While Six Minutes to Midnight does tell a story about life on the cusp of World War II, it still doesn’t stand out.
Even though I can feel everything is well-intentioned, little to none of it resonated. Thy movie is amiss.
Slaxx offers plenty of fun and amusing gory moments with a heartfelt story showcasing the evils of the fashion industry.
A sturdy but familiar entry, Nobody hews so close to standards that it brings the whole genre into question.
In his first report from SXSW Film Festival, Soham reviews I’m Fine (Thanks For Asking), Language Lessons and Islands!
In his first report from the 2021 SXSW Film Festival, Musanna reviews Kid Candidate, WeWork and The Lost Sons!
In its styles, structures, and personal relationships, Listen to the Universe does the rare feat of turning a competition against itself.
Based on the 1892 Charlotte Perkins Gilman short story by the same name, The Yellow Wallpaper is a thriller that stumbles with uneven performances.
While Keep an Eye Out feels more like an extended comedy sketch than a feature film, it is definitely entertaining.
While underdeveloped and sluggish in approach, Phil Sheerin’s The Winter Lake is a sedate, rustic thriller examining familial complexities.
Charm City Kings is an expressionistic, powerful look at a neglected community that gets little attention on-screen.
Legend of the Berlindale Film Festival, Satyajit Ray’s award-winning 1966 Indian drama The Hero (Nayak) showcases the filmmaker’s talents.